PDP crisis: Makinde camp to challenge Appeal Court ruling at S’Court
Fresh tension has erupted in the Peoples Democratic Party as the faction aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) announced plans to approach the Supreme Court following a setback at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The appellate court on Monday upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral...
Rivers assembly defends rejection of four Fubara nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday rejected four of the nine commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation, citing poor performance and controversies surrounding their nominations. The House, however, cleared five nominees as commissioners-designate after a screening session that lasted more than two hours. Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, who presided over the plenary,...
Aiyedatiwa loses appeal in suit challenging re-election eligibility
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging a ruling of the Federal High Court in Akure in a suit questioning his eligibility to contest the next governorship election in the state. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court held that the trial court properly...
Trump to review ‘options’ on oil prices: Latest developments in Middle East war
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Monday, March 9, 2026, as United States President Donald Trump announced his first press conference since launching strikes on Iran. Trump news conference United States President Donald Trump announced his first news conference since launching strikes on Iran, saying on his Truth Social network it would take place at about...
Abdul Samad Rabiu emerges Africa’s biggest wealth gainer as networth hits $11.2bn — Forbes
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has emerged as Africa’s biggest wealth gainer in the 2026 Forbes ranking of Africa’s richest people after his fortune surged significantly over the past year. According to the latest ranking, Rabiu’s net worth jumped 120 per cent to $11.2 billion, the largest increase recorded among African billionaires in the 2026 list. The rise...
FA Cup draw: Man City host Liverpool as Arsenal face Southampton in quarter-finals
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final for the 2025-26 season has been made, as the remaining clubs in the competition head into the last eight. Taking place prior to the final fifth round tie between West Ham United and Brentford at the London Stadium, the draw was made by two former FA Cup winners and West Ham players Joe...
Zedvance disburses ₦96bn in commercial loans, targets ₦250bn funding in 2026
Zedvance Finance Limited, a Nigerian provider of consumer and business financing solutions, has disbursed more than ₦96 billion in commercial loans to businesses across the country as it expands its footprint beyond retail lending. The company said the milestone reflects its commitment to closing the financing gap for enterprises and supporting business growth across key sectors of the economy. Leveraging its...
UBA business series to spotlight new generation of female leaders
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host a special edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series in celebration of Women’s Month, with a focus on empowering and celebrating the modern African woman. The event, themed “Gen W – The Evolved Woman,” will hold on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, at UBA House in Lagos, beginning at 11 a.m....
Senate deputy minority leader Lere Oyewumi defects from PDP to Accord Party
The Senator representing Osun West, Lere Oyewumi, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. Oyewumi, elected under the PDP in the 2023 general elections, was the last PDP senator in Osun State following earlier defections of Olubiyi Fadeyi and Francis Fadahunsi to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The state PDP had also lost three...
A’Court verdict: We’ve fought enough, it’s time to rebuild PDP, Wike urges aggrieved party members
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the judgement of the Court of Appeal affirming the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, provides an opportunity for the party to rebuild and restore unity among its members. Wike, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Monday,...
